Vehicle overheat problem of the 2006 honda civic 12. If richs car iswas still under warranty when it happened, theyre supposed to fix it. Honda service bulletin 10048 8th generation honda civic. This is clearly a safety issue as the car can overheat andor engine fails without warning and steering locks up. Background on some 200608 and early production 2009. I own a 2008 honda civic ex with 27,000 miles on it. Would it be cheaper to drop another rebuilt engine into the car. Well, i had a 2000 honda civic gx that had good luck with, waited to get a 2006 or newer due to the unreliable cvt transmissions. I took it to a honda dealer with the recall number and within 10 mins they took my car and had it back to me in 2 days with a complete engine block swap woot woot no issues. Sep 22, 2016 2006 honda civic engine block crack technical service bulletin 10048. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Honda civic engine 2008 honda civic problems with engine. Supersedes 10 048, dated december 18, 20, to revise the information highlighted in yellow. Refer to page 648 of the service manual, or online, enter keywords head install, and select cylinder head installation r18a1 engine from the list. Currently honda only recognizes the problem as a warranty issue number 10048. A cracked engine head is such a serious mechanical problem that it can severely impact a cars ability to perform properly or even to run at all. Ive requested the engine to be replaced with no success. To find your honda civic cylinder head from a recycler near you, just enter the year of your vehicle and your zip code in the above form and press the find button. Mileage is 106k, but with many new parts installed. Well honda had a engine block recall that i wasent aware 10 048 of and now my engine block cracked while my wife was driving it coolant leaked all over the place and now honda says they wont fix the problem because i was over the warranty that i was not aware of when i bought the car. Honda civic engine block issue honda and acura car forums. Honda civic ex has a blown head gasket should i get a. Two master techs suspected a small crack in the head gasket.
Service bulletin 10048 january 9, 2015 atb 44796024 rev 6 warranty extension. Four years ago, the engine overheated, and was completely rebuilt by the honda dealership. Engine block supersedes 10048, dated december 18, 20, to revise the information highlighted in yellow. Engine block supersedes 10048, dated december 23, 2010, to revise the information marked by the black bars revision summary under parts information, the cylinder head gasket kit part number was changed. Honda service bulletin 10048 8th generation honda civic forum. Kind of late if you ask me, but 10 years and no limit on km is a nice reassurance. Honda civic engine 2007 honda civic problems with engine. A year ago i had my cyclinder head, thermometer and radiator replaced in my honda civic after it had several incidents with overheating. Engine block background on some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may experience engine coolant leaks, resulting in engine overheating. Recently during a routine checkup, my mechanic told me that there was leakage of engine oil or coolant at the back of the motor. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store.
I investigated this problem and learned how very common this issue was with the 20062008 civic line and also learned about the extended engine block warranty that honda issued under tsb 10048. Yes not every cracked block is being reported but its a big enough deal so that quite a few would be. How might one check for such things, such as tests. Should i get a second opinion on the cylinder head being cracked. I investigated this problem and learned how very common this issue was with the 20062008 civic line and also learned about the extended engine block warranty that honda issued under tsb 10 048. Honda extended warranty out ten yrs from original date of purchase but did not notify owners of potential problems.
Honda sold over one million civics in the affected years 2006 2008 and there are 289 total complaints on carcomplaints, something like a. Honda civic engine block issue honda and acura car. Well honda had a engine block recall that i wasent aware 10048 of and now my engine block cracked while my wife was driving it coolant leaked all over the place and now honda says they wont fix the problem because i was over the warranty that i was not aware of when i bought the car. Blox ls vtec conversion kit for honda acura ls b20 integra civic no gasket. Engine block supersedes 10048, dated december23, 2010, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks revision summary under parts information, the cylinder head gasket kit part number was changed.
Be sure to install the partition plate coolant separator before installing the cylinder head. These repairs could potentially exceed your vehicles value. What you see below is a previous search for a honda civic cylinder head and does not include all the cylinder heads in your area. Background on some 200608 and early production 2009 civics. The vehicle has developed a coolant leak due to a cracked engine block. I just got news that the engine block of my honda civic 2006. Honda issued a tsb to dealer service departments a few years ago instructing them on the specific areas on the engine block where these cracks may show up. Honda issued a tsb for engine, cooling system overheatingcoolant loss and the crack was the source of this issue. I took it to a honda dealer with the recall number and within 10 mins they took my car and had it back to me in 2 days. In fact, it can cause you headaches in nearly every facet of an engines operation. He showed me honda service bulletin 10 048 for cracked engine block that leaks coolant, which might be relevant.
Engine block supersedes 10 048, dated december23, 2010, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks revision summary under parts information, the cylinder head gasket kit part number was changed. To increase customer confidence, american honda is extending the warranty of the engine block to 8 years from the original date of. After taking the car our 2006 honda civic model to honda dealer service for tsb 10048 for honda civic 20062009 year model due to engine coolant leak which caused the engine to overheats while he was driving from his work, it was confirmed that it was a valid engine defect,by honda technician a cracked on engine block was the caused of the. They say none of this is covered by the extended warranty that covers cracked engine blocks. To see how frequently 2007 honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. I began researching online and noticed i was not alone, i saw hundreds of threads complaining of the same problem and referencing service bulletin 08044. For honda civic 9900 cylinder head gasket set cylinder head gasket set w. If your civic is seeping coolant from the engine not the radiator or hoses, or overheating, take it to a honda dealer and mention technical service bulletin 10048.
With a badly cracked cylinder head, your coolant can leak from the cylinder head, and your engine will be running hot. The next best option is to avoid spending your hard earned cash on that car and sell it asis for a fair price. On some 200608 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may experience engine coolant leaks, resulting in engine overheating. I contacted my local dealership and brought the car in for inspection. There are a few common symptoms of a cracked engine head. My civic has a cracked engine block due to a known manufacture defect. Install the original cylinder head on the new engine block assembly. Feb 26, 2018 i have a 2007 honda civic ex coupe with only 99k miles and due to a manufacturing defect now has a cracked engine block. Once the head s are off, they may be cracked in a place where you cant see the crack. It was then discovered that the coolant leak was originating from a crack in the engine block. Oct 27, 2016 2007 civic engine block recall tsb 10 048 maic salazar diagnostics.
If your civic is seeping coolant from the engine not the radiator or hoses, or overheating, take it to a honda dealer and mention technical service bulletin 10 048. Honda civic ex has a blown head gasket should i get a rebuilt. Check coolant levels and inspect the head for signs of leaking and cracking. Jun 18, 2019 after taking the car our 2008 honda civic model to honda dealer service for tsb 10 048 for honda civic 20062009 year model due to engine coolant leak which caused the engine to overheats while he was driving from his work, it was confirmed that it was a valid engine defect,by honda technician a cracked on engine block was the caused of the. Service bulletin service bulletin on some 200608 and early production. A cracked engine block does not fall under regular maintenance or wear and tear, not at any mileage, and especially not at,000. There are several ways to tell if your problem is a cracked cylinder head. In fact, it can cause you headaches in nearly every facet of an engine s operation. Dealers will replace the engine block free of charge. Ive only driven it six months out of the last year i was in iraq and only put 7,000 miles on it since the head was replaced. Documenting cracked engine block for those out of the.
Honda civic 5 out of 5 stars 28 product ratings 28 product ratings arp 2084301 cylinder head stud kit 198895 honda d16z engine d15b d16a6 d16z6. Affected vehicles year model trim vin range 200608 civic all all vins beginning with 1hg or 2hg check eligibility with a in vin status inquiry. Supersedes 10048, dated december 18, 20, to revise the information highlighted in yellow. Honda civic 03 overheating, checking the cylinder head and. One of the things on the invoice was cylinder head resurfacing. You should take it to a machine shop and have it checked out. Refer to page 53 of the 20062011 civic service manual, or online, enter keywords engine removal, and select engine removal r18a1 engine from the list. The 2008 honda civic has 58 problems reported for cracked engine block. Speak up then file complaint on biggest billion dollar 10 year extended warranty for american honda. Oct 22, 2009 you also need to make the repairs asap because a water leak inside the engine can cause other major problems like a thrown rod, gummed up oil pump, bearing failyers or a siezed engine.
The honda dealer says it has a blown head gasket from overheating, and the coolant leaked into the engine. This vehicle can no longer be driven and while it is in otherwise excellent condition, repairs are economically unfeasible. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Engine antifreeze that has oil mixed in it is a classic sign of a cracked engine block andor a blown head gasket, both of which can allow circulating engine antifreeze to mix with circulating engine oil. Order honda civic engine cylinder head online today. Honda civic engine 2006 honda civic problems with engine. How about a cracked cylinder wall or a cracked block. Affected vehicles year model trim vin range 2006 08 civic all all vins beginning with 1hg or 2hg check eligibility with a in vin status inquiry. It has a clean title and i am the first and only owner.
Truedelta honda civic technical service bulletins tsbs. The engine block contains the small passageways through which oil and antifreeze circulate throughout a vehicles engine. Difference between blown gasket or cracked head by looking. I have a 2007 honda civic ex coupe with only 99k miles and due to a manufacturing defect now has a cracked engine block. Save your time and hassle when replacing your worn out or cracked valve with this superior part expertly crafted by dnj. Today i received a letter stating the warranty on the engine block was increased to 8 years.
Repairs will be done under an extended warranty 10 years from the original date of purchase, no mileage limits. The coolantwater mixture was replaced and the engine started. He showed me honda service bulletin 10048 for cracked engine block that leaks coolant, which might be relevant. The engine block may leak coolant, resulting in engine overheating. There needs to be a recall on this and not an extended warranty.
I just got news that the engine block of my honda civic. Mar, 2017 2007 civic engine block recall tsb 10 048 duration. One new genuine engine cylinder head bolt 90008pz1003 for honda civic. A10048 service bulletin on some 2006 08 and early production 2009 civics, the engine cylinder block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. Found out this was a defect that affected 20062009 honda civics. Are you having over heating issues, leaking coolant or, engine problems has your stranded you or, caused accident as result of stopping while driving. Jan 06, 2014 my 2008 civic ngv overheated on the freeway this week. Technical service bulletins 10048 engine engine block extended warranty it depends on the vin. How long can the head gasket repair last as to miles above the 106k. Engine not covered by warranty updatehonda has agreed to pay 60% of the 6400 bill for a new engine and head for my cracked block at 93k. I poured blue devil engine sealant in this car before and it.
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